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Summer is Here - Protect Outside Workers from Heat Illness
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Summer is Here - Protect Outside Workers from Heat Illness

Summer's here!  The air is rich with the scents of sunscreen, freshly cut grass, and barbecue smoke. You can hear the sounds of splashing water and lively outdoor events, and taste refreshing watermelon and cold drinks.  While leisurely summer days are wonderful, working under the sun is a different story, especially in Northern California, where the heat demands serious attention. Cal/OSHA, the state's occupational safety and health agency, has strict regulations in place to protect workers from heat

Venbrook Group, LLC
Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program Awards $20,000 to 12 Extraordinary Students
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program Awards $20,000 to 12 Extraordinary Students

The 2025 annual awards were presented on Wednesday, June 18th at the Scholarship Awards, Past Presidents & Honorary Members Reception, hosted at The Club Restaurant, McInnis Park Golf Center in San Rafael.To view the full gallery of the evening's photos, click HERE.   Scholarships were determined after an initial screening of applicants and interviews by an independent selection committee. The committee included Jesse Madsen, Director, Marin County Office of Education; Cynthia Murray, Former President

San Anselmo Joins Permit Improvement Program
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
San Anselmo Joins Permit Improvement Program

  The Town of San Anselmo Joins the Marin Builders Association’s Permit Improvement Program     The Marin Builders Association (MBA) is excited to announce that the Town of San Anselmo has officially joined the Permit Improvement Program (PIP), MBA’s flagship initiative. The PIP aims to enhance the customer experience in the permit process while reducing the pervasiveness of unpermitted and potentially hazardous construction in San Anselmo.   As part of this new partnership, the Marin Builders

Safety & Training Short - Bee and Yellow Jacket Stings
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Safety & Training Short - Bee and Yellow Jacket Stings

It is estimated that as many as two million people in the United States are very allergic to stinging insect venom.   Every year about 100 people die from sting reactions. More related deaths may be occurring because these reactions can be mistakenly diagnosed as heart attacks, sunstrokes, or they may be attributed to other causes. More people die yearly from the effects of insect venom than from spider bites. Stinging insects can present an occupational health problem, mainly for sensitive workers

George Petersen Insurance Agency
Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!
George Petersen Insurance Agency
Thank You to our 2025-26 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners!
Monday, May 26, 2025
Thank You to our 2025-26 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners!

We want to express our deep gratitude to our wonderful 2025-26 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners! Their generous support of our signature publication made this edition possible - and our best yet! Your partnership is instrumental in supporting our local building community and connecting with Marin County homeowners preparing to undergo their next home improvement project.Celebrating in alpha order:A and P Moving, Inc.Aaero Heating & Sheetmetalbuilding LabCanty Real Estate Group, IncCentral Valley

Marin Builders Association
Celebrating our Member Referral Partners - Thank You for Helping Us Build Our Community!
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Celebrating our Member Referral Partners - Thank You for Helping Us Build Our Community!

We would like to recognize and celebrate our wonderful REFERRAL PARTNERS!2025:Katharine Moodie, Perseverance Advisors, who referred Bill Campion, W. A. Campion Co.Leo Bakerian, Professional Computer Concepts, Inc., who referred Steven Schaefer, CHIPPJulie Feinstein, Arana Craftsman Painters, who referred Ange McLane De-Levi, Strategic HR Partners (SHRP)Adam Jackson, Ceramic Tile Center, who referred Deena and Steve Adkins, Surface Art CountertopsJason Pech, Mayan Climber Tree Service, Inc., who referred

Workers Comp Insurance Fraud: It costs more than you think
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Workers Comp Insurance Fraud: It costs more than you think

For more information, download this printable brochure here or contact: Marin County District Attorney's Office Attn: Insurance Fraud Unit 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 130 San Rafael, CA 94903 415.473.6450co.marin.ca.us/da  

Marin County District Attorney's Office
 Support the Legacy of the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Support the Legacy of the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program

Since 1978 the Marin Builders Association Scholarship & Workforce Training Fund has provided nearly $1 million in scholarship awards to deserving high school seniors. Scholarship winners have gone into nearly every profession, including the building trades, construction management, engineering, architecture, and more. Our Scholarship Program offers an opportunity for all students pursuing a college, university, or trade school education to apply for a financial award. We emphasize the need for trained

Marin Builders Association
Construction Related Hiring Opportunities
Friday, April 04, 2025
Construction Related Hiring Opportunities

At the Marin Builders Association, we are often approached by graduates of our construction training programs, or those interested in pursuing a career in construction trades.   Often times, we are asked to connect these applicants to our members who may be hiring or offering an internship at their company. If your firm offers internships or if you have upcoming job opportunities, we want to hear from you! To join a short list of employers who are looking to hire or offering internships, please take 3

Marin Builders Association
Permit Archive: Marin County & City Building Permits
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Permit Archive: Marin County & City Building Permits

Please find a current list of permits published and provided by the County of Marin. To search by a specific jurisdiction click here and contact the appropriate office. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or email us at mba@marinbuilders.com.   County of Marin Building Permits Report Powered by Socrata Click Here to View the 2024 Permit Archive

Marin Builders Association
Lien Protection Checklist - SUBCONTRACTOR
Lien Protection Checklist - SUBCONTRACTOR

Click here for Subcontractor Lien Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders Association and Dan McLennon of Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP.Reviewed and Updated February 2024

Smith Currie Oles
Lien Protection Checklist - GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Lien Protection Checklist - GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Click here for General Contractors Lien Rights Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders  Association and Board member Dan McLennon.Reviewed and Updated February 2024

Smith Currie Oles
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